Project Planning and Controls Lead

Description

• Analyse contractor-submitted data and lead monthly review meetings.
• Line manage a team of Capital Planners and Project Controllers, fostering development and performance.
• Represent the team in meetings with senior internal stakeholders and external contractors, communicating updates, ideas, and challenges confidently.
• Collaborate closely with Programme Managers to support programme delivery within budget and time constraints.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to facilitate the provision of agreed data to external regulatory boards.
• Provide key insights for monthly reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and support the Planning & Control team to ensure productivity, timely delivery, and high-quality output.
• Organise and manage meetings to ensure data agreement and sign-off for internal transfer.
• Present detailed reports and insights to senior management on a monthly basis.
• Deliver pre-month-end analytical reviews to PMO and delivery management.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.
• Proven experience in project planning and control, with a strong understanding of data and process management.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex project delivery cycles.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple workstreams.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and data handling capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with APM or Prince II methodologies.
• Experience working within a PMO environment.

Benefits

• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Digital GP service
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Full funded eye tests
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance